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Paul Pfluger asked that the Peninsula Marina situation be reviewed again. He stated that a small opinion survey had been conducted at the Safeway Store and what was found is that public opinion is mostly not in favor of what is happening to the occupants. Tracy Watkins stated he had previously spoken as not a tenant/client dispute but as an issue that involves the entire community. He further stated that Mayor Ruskin had addressed two of the four points he had mentioned earlier. He asked that Mayor Ruskin get involved, talk with the developers, and do everything in his power to bring this issue back to the bargaining table between the tenants and the property owner before it ends up as a legal issue. Mayor Ruskin stated that he had responded to previous points made by Mr. Watkins, one being the item regarding the new marina being built out at Pacific Shores. He stated that the staff analysis was that given the permits required, the Federal agencies involved and the development status, the estimate is that the new marina would open in two years. Another request that there be more meetings is difficult in that any meetings between the tenants and the property owner are voluntary in this case. Vice Mayor Claire stated that at Mayor Ruskin's request, he met with the principle involved and that there were a number of legal issues involved that prevented extension of the deadline. James Webb stated that the real estate interests have created a situation on the Peninsula where there is no affordable housing left and eliminating Pete's Harbor and the Peninsula Marina will be taking away some of the last available affordable housing. City Manager Everett stated for the record that neither the Planning Commission nor the City Council has received a formal proposal for a project. Ernest Minelli speaking on behalf of the Redwood City School District Playground Committee advertised to the public a need for volunteers. He stated that playgrounds are being built at various schools using volunteer assistance from parents, teachers and community members. For more information, prospective volunteers may call the various elementary schools. Rudy Luca stated that he had not received response to his previous complaints regarding a tree situation, a streetlight installation or replacement needed and a stop sign needed at Hudson and Vera. Douglas MacGowan spoke of the fundraising event to occur on May 19 and 20, Relay For Life. He named various local groups participating in the event such as Sequoia Hospital, Sequoia High School, City of Redwood City employees, Recreation and Fire Departments. He also stated many Redwood City businesses were donating to the event. He thanked the City REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 14, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No. 58 Page No. 408